Huawei and Microsoft announce Huawei 4Afrika

05 February, 2013
This is a modified version of the Huawei Ascend W1 but comes with custom apps created by the locals.

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  • Travian
  • r07
  • 07 Oct 2014

How do I updated my OS to the latest version 8.1 I need help please,talking of GDR2&3 my huawei 4Afrika hasn't yet updated them,this looks more complicated than I thought.#kenya

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    • Lucy
    • fm5
    • 12 Aug 2014

    I live in Livingstone, Zambia. I had a Huawei Windows 8 4Afrika phone but i lost it and have not yet recovered it. i loved the phone very much and would like to purchase a similar one. i have visited outlets where i thought i could get it but it seems there is none. please advise how i can get one or recommend the nearest shop i can visit.

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      • African man
      • NuU
      • 02 Feb 2014

      I want to download Whatsapp for my Huawei 4Africa windows phone. I do not how to go about it.

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        • kenji
        • NvT
        • 16 Dec 2013

        Edd, 28 Sep 2013I honestly dont have an issue with huawei. Thy've made a na... morethat was insulting

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          • Edd
          • fnE
          • 28 Sep 2013

          I honestly dont have an issue with huawei. Thy've made a name esp after Ideos. But Huawei-4-Africa? C'mon guys? I dint knw the phone was less till i got alittle curious. And just any product remixed n rebranded for africa happens 2b a dump! I want the real deal.

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            • huawei afrika
            • f0B
            • 14 Sep 2013

            my huawei afrika phone does not recognise an SDcard in the store, so i cannot install XAP files, is there another way to install xap files? please help me

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              • kenyanboy
              • Nsm
              • 28 May 2013

              i like trying new stuff... and i am liking it so far. Its obviously different from android/iOS/symbian etc.... of cos i expected that; otherwise what would be the point of getting it. Oh and my apps i use regulary are ALL there.... battery life is good. i get 2 days of normal use.
              VERDICT: so far sooo good.
              seeing these differences is why i appreciate trying out new tech. Guys, go for it. resist the usual!!!
              Why: its pocket friendly...going for KES15000. the fairly similar lumia is KES25000. if its brand u want, nokia is an option. If your a game bugg/app tester who uses their fone to play games and browse meaningless apps...and not basically communicate stay away--or get a game console!(i hav the xBOX 360S to game away on till dawn)
              So, at cheaper price, i get to experience same windows 8 also found on high end devices (read Lumia 920!) For me it scores adequately on functionality,design!! it fits in my hand, it fits in my pocket. I say, whose smarter now....hehehehe!

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                • AnonD-148335
                • Mfx
                • 23 May 2013

                If you are used to Android like me, stick to it or you will regret having the windows. The phone is good though.

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                  • AnonD-148335
                  • Mfx
                  • 23 May 2013

                  Nice phone but i don't like the windows 8...i feel like my phone owns me n not the other way round.I don't have control over it and the fact that there are very few applications available on Microsoft store is just another pain in the ass. Is it possible to install Android on this phone????

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                    • AnonD-140181
                    • 0mI
                    • 27 Apr 2013

                    Frags, 21 Mar 2013I've had this phone for 2 weeks now... I promise you , you ... moreHey man,its a wonderful cost effective phone.how and where did u get the phone?ive been waiting for ages now.im in kenya.would really love to get myself one.thanx

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                      • ctmwaura
                      • rra
                      • 03 Apr 2013

                      Frags, 21 Mar 2013I've had this phone for 2 weeks now... I promise you , you ... morewhere is this phone available?anywhere in the world!and cost.tired of waiting for it kenya.

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                        • Tim
                        • fuD
                        • 21 Mar 2013

                        Patski, 11 Mar 2013Is it readily available in Kenya and at how much? Release is sometime within the next 30 days. (between the recommended 10,200 and 15,000)

                        http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Huawei-unveils-low-cost-Windows-smartphone/-/539550/1685738/-/qkyqgwz/-/index.html

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                          • Frags
                          • fuD
                          • 21 Mar 2013

                          AnonD-78596, 06 Feb 2013Afrika is not a dumpin site for low budget/specs phones! U ... moreI've had this phone for 2 weeks now... I promise you , you will never get more value for money than this!
                          That is a 1.2Ghz Dual Core KRAIT S4 Snapdragon. The Lumia 920 has a 1.5Ghz Dual Core S4 - So all those saying this phone has low specs clearly do not know Minimum specs for a Windows phone and are in for a surprise.

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                            • Lambda Calc
                            • Nsd
                            • 19 Mar 2013

                            Nice specs, equal to lumia 620 if not better and definitely better than lumia 510
                            Hope it does better in the app area if its going to compete with the droids.

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                              • Patski
                              • Sbc
                              • 11 Mar 2013

                              Is it readily available in Kenya and at how much?

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                                • Retro viral
                                • rri
                                • 08 Mar 2013

                                am from kenya and am amazed at some of the comments here. if u can afford high end fones good for u. niw shut the f*** up no one cares. wat are u even doing on gsm arena if u don't want this fone. go shop on apple. buy expensive fones with the same performance as this huawei, but are being sold so much more expensive because of the brand name and becoz pple like u in 3rd world countries like the rest of us, think image is more important than economy and practicability. if ur so rich get outta gsm arena! no one cares wat u can afford. I for one think this is a good innitiative kudos. give us more cheap but quality stuff.

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                                  • Makhenzo
                                  • 9Cc
                                  • 06 Mar 2013

                                  Plis we want this big machine in Botswana plissssssssss

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                                    • turk
                                    • IaH
                                    • 02 Mar 2013

                                    james, 19 Feb 2013atleast the specs are far much better than those of Nokia L... moreThat is exactly what I thought. I prefer this phone to NOKIA Lumia 510.

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                                      • dessh
                                      • rr0
                                      • 28 Feb 2013

                                      waiting for that phone so much, nice shape, nice features..... Kenya#

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Sbc
                                        • 25 Feb 2013

                                        Does this phone have a wifi-hotspot?